Archive for September, 2008
Do Political Reporters Just Make Stuff Up?
Posted on 30. Sep, 2008 by Redneck Genius.
Dear Andrew Malcolm, Welcome back from Mars. We hope your fact finding mission was a success. After you acclimate yourself, can you do us a favor and explain as to why you love reporting on rumors? And how exactly you came to explain that Hillary will step in for Biden, post VP debate. ***We’re looking [...]
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 30. Sep, 2008 by fdc.
Ain’t no party like…[a science party] How to Get Over a Guy [damsel] Weekend Work Kit [Hill Style] See it for the first time [DC] Ballin’ w/ books [Alonzo] Get your bribe on [DMV] Smile [liminality] Cube [love] Red [PB]
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We’re Hungry For Obama
Posted on 30. Sep, 2008 by Redneck Genius.
There’s a new online initiative out there that might just wet your appetite. It’s called Hungry for Obama. The purpose: To get people to have dinner parties to raise money for Obama. Who doesn’t like talking politics with a mouth full of food? h/t Tech President
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Stop, Drop, and Call Your Press Secretary
Posted on 30. Sep, 2008 by fdc.
Something here doesn’t belong: a) Wall Street bailouts b) 700 point drops c) sucking thumbs Daniel Reilly: RSC Defends Bailout Opposition Another RSC member, Rep. Michele Bachmann, said it was wrong to accuse Republicans of simple knee-jerk opposition to the bill, especially when so many Democrats voted against it as well. “We are not babies [...]
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Happy Tuesday
Posted on 30. Sep, 2008 by fdc.
Tuesday is the new Thursday. What have we learned in the past 24 hours? Congress is really, really good at pointing fingers; not so good at passing bailouts … Time to start exploring new retirement options … Skins “jumped off” against the Cowboys … Things you don’t want on your resume … The Speaker had [...]
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FDC Twitter Round Up
Posted on 29. Sep, 2008 by nolongerfamous.
#luke — Your vote counts! Why is Luke turning down Megyn and Fox News? http://tinyurl.com/3uem7t # #luke — make your voice heard. Only YOU can bring about real change and get Luke on Fox News. http://tinyurl.com/3uem7t #
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Pick Your Pep Talk
Posted on 29. Sep, 2008 by fdc.
House Minority Leader Boehner: Minority Leader John Boehner nearly choked up as he begged his Republican colleagues to vote “in the best interest of their country” for the bailout bill. … Admitting that the outcome is in “serious doubt,” an impassioned Boehner implored his colleagues to cast aside politics — and possibly endanger their own political [...]
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Congressional Cupcakes
Posted on 29. Sep, 2008 by Redneck Genius.
For all you Facebook fanatics, here’s a fun little “treat.” [hard at work in Boozman's office]
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 29. Sep, 2008 by fdc.
Bailout request [my own] steve madden [exposed] Bracelet Wars [tapper] Wash your hair [luke] Summer ale [sarah] lunch [commute] 100+ Ls [nats]
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Attention Congressional Staffers …
Posted on 29. Sep, 2008 by Redneck Genius.
UPDATE: Marc Ambinder writes, “Where’s Tom DeLay when you need ‘em?” Other FDC readers email, “This would’ve never happened with DeLay in the saddle.” Where is Tom DeLay anyway? Michelle Malkin calls bailout a “crap sandwich.” Has a flaming bag of poo on her site. ———— Dear Hill Staff, Can you please work quickly to [...]
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Trailer: An American Carol
Posted on 29. Sep, 2008 by Redneck Genius.
What do you do when you’re a Republican in Hollywood? You get together with the only other Republicans in town – and the five of you make a really strange movie. “An American Carol” features: Kelsey Grammer, Dennis Hopper, James Woods, Jon Voight, and a couple others.
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GOP Gatekeeper Yet to Leave the Gate
Posted on 29. Sep, 2008 by Redneck Genius.
He’s become an overnight sensation [our inbox can prove it] – and an office-hold name on Capitol Hill. Not to mention Megyn Kelly has asked that he appear on her show. So why has the GOP Gatekeeper not made a trip to NYC to appear on “America’s Morning” on Fox News? <a href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/960300/” >Why has [...]
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Monday Morning Nerves
Posted on 29. Sep, 2008 by fdc.
Happy Monday morning. Speaker Pelosi says the bailout is cooler than cool. Financial power shifts from NYC to DC. Hill staff, reporters, Kim, Jay, and Olga all worked this weekend. Monday is the new Wednesday. Here’s a list of things that get on our nerves to go with your morning coffee. On our last nerve: [...]
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The Debate is Back On and It’s Time to Get Boozy
Posted on 26. Sep, 2008 by Redneck Genius.
I think we can all agree on one thing, as we stand by clutching our piggy banks, anxiously awaiting tonight’s debates – wouldn’t they be much more interesting if there was alcohol involved? Fear not. We present to you, the debate drinking game. You must drink when… When McCain refers to the moderator as “my [...]
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 26. Sep, 2008 by fdc.
Baltimore? [dc universe] Sugar & Spice [suspend] Pickup Style [ultimate] Green Living [toasted] Debate Party [ruined] key words [ashley] Well said [Rubin] Alltop [politics]
